This is the Toronto Summer Camp that your kid's won't stop talking about!

GPK’s week-long Toronto Summer Camp program runs from 8:30am to 4pm daily, and is structured around programming for children between the ages of 9 and 15 (all participants must meet a minimum height requirement of approximately 50 inches).

We provide a safe and structured Toronto Summer Camp environment that will keep the kids exhilarated and entertained from start to finish. Featuring both in-class and on-track instruction, children will not only learn the techniques of racing, but will also develop useful tools and skills that are transferable for road driving. They will also participate in a number of other non-racing activities throughout the week including laser tag, slot car racing, and interactive gaming, which will offer a balance and variety to the program. And best of all, we will provide all participants with a hot lunch, along with morning and afternoon snacks and beverages each day, so you won’t have to worry about a thing!

If your child hasn’t participated in a GPK Toronto Summer Camp before, you won’t want to miss out on this year’s Super Summer Camp. It’s only $289 + tax for the full week—that’s less than $60 a day! For more information and to enroll online today, please click HERE, or contact us at 416-638-5278 or info@gpkartways.com

Like everything else in life, Toronto go karting is well represented on Facebook.

From fan groups to countless Toronto go karting companies, you can find many a Facebook page dedicated to go-karts. Even Toronto’s best indoor go-kart track has a Facebook page (but we’ll get to that later).

Here are nine pages, groups and topics you should follow: (Note that for page names, “go-kart” is spelled the way it appears on the various page titles, which is why sometimes it doesn’t have the hyphen.)

Go Kart Interest Page – This page allows you to show your interest in go-karting by simply liking the topic. If you love these fun, little machines, you can show all your Facebook friends by liking this topic page. Over 40,600 people on Facebook like the Go Kart topic page. Show your interest in go-karts to your friends by liking it.

Go-Karting Sport Page – Not just for people who are interested in go-karts in general, this page is for people who like the sport of go-kart racing. Whether you are a participant, a hopeful participant or a spectator, if you love professional go-kart racing, this topic page is for you. Nearly 200,000 people on Facebook like the topic of go-kart racing and why wouldn’t they like it? It’s an amazing and fun sport.

Go Kart Legends Group – The Go Kart Legends group is open to the public who want to share their stories and photos of go-kart racing legends. If you are a fan of go-kart racing, this is a good page to check out. The page description is “Real karters from the 80’s and 90’s.” It appears that most of the posts come from Australia, but people from other countries post, too. There are even people selling and buying parts on the page. Worth a look if you grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Go kart racing memes – Just for fun, this page brings together weird and wonderful memes, photos and videos about go-karts. For example, you can see a video of a go-kart going down a bobsled track on this page. (Don’t try that, by the way.) Or, you can see what Toronto go karting looks like racing on a sprint car track. Those little carts get awfully dirty racing in the dirt.

Go Kart Trading Post – A closed group, the Go Kart Trading Post is for anyone who has go-kart parts for sale or who wants to buy go-kart parts. If you’re in the market for go-kart parts, this is a great group to join.

#GoKarting – Not a page, per se, but this is the go-karting hashtag search results in Facebook. We know hashtags aren’t popular in Facebook, but people do use them and they fulfill their purpose when you click on them. For a variety of go-karting news, views and posts, check out #gokarting on Facebook.

Autoblog Canada – While it doesn’t specialize in go-karts, Autoblog Canada does post Toronto go karting related stories sometimes. If you like motorized vehicles of any kind and live in the Great White North, it’s worth checking this page out.

Go Kart Mozart – Okay, we admit that we’re reaching a little bit with this one. Go Kart Mozart is a band and we have no idea what they sound like, but they look like a fun group of people. The page isn’t updated all that often, but how could you not love a band named Go Kart Mozart?

GPK – We saved the best for last with the GPK Facebook page. This is by far the greatest go-kart related page on Facebook (although we might be a little biased). Keep up to date with everything happening at Toronto’s best indoor go karting track on our Facebook page. We’ve got comedy, drama, action, adventure, articles, videos, pics and tips. If you’re on Facebook (and we know you are), check out these nine must-follow go-karting related pages, groups and topics. And when you’re done that, get off your phone or computer and come on down to GPK and do some serious Toronto go karting.

If you have ever been go kart racing in Toronto, then you will already know how much fun it is to fly along the straight sections and hit a perfect corner to make your best lap time! Nothing beats it.

The first go-kart was built in California by a man named Art Ingles. I wonder if he knew just how popular the sport would be today?Since the dawn and early development of the go-kart during the 1950s and 60s, this exciting sport really has come a long way. The go-karts are faster, safer, and cleaner now. The tracks offer more thrills for racers. The go-karting establishments, both competitive and recreational, offer an accessible and entertaining pastime for thousands of people, from all walks of life. Go-Karting Is Still Gaining PopularityOne thing is for sure… Toronto go kart racing is still gaining popularity. There are now over 150,000 karters of all ages in the U.S. You could call it a revolution, and you wouldn’t be wrong! Maybe go-karting will take over the world one day.AccessibilityThere are many reasons for this rise in popularity. The first is the accessibility of the sport. Children as young as 8 years old can be trained and licensed for competitive go-kart racing. Many classes accommodate youngsters, and in terms of recreation, well, here at GPK in Toronto we even have junior karts for kids! The fact that children can enjoy go karting in Toronto, whether recreationally or competitively, increases the number of families who choose to take a day out at the races. More ladies are currently joining the revolution too, with go-kart tracks seeing a rise in the number of female guests and hen parties. The combination of adrenaline packed fun, and laid-back party atmosphere, makes go-karting an awesome alternative to a pointless night out at the bars again. Toronto Go Karting Reaches Celebrity Status!NASCAR is now one of the most popular sports in America. It is not the same as go-karting, but this general buzz around high-speed, adrenaline filled action is definitely contagious. As more people start to watch the stock car racing, more people also want to feel the speed and hands-on fun for themselves. Go-karting is the most accessible racing sport, and fun for the whole family. It is even possible for young karters to reach formula-1 racing status, directly from go-karting. Red Bull sponsor national tryouts for 13-17 year olds, and thousands of drivers participate every year. In fact, quite a lot of celebrity formula-1 drivers started in go-karting. Ever heard of Kimi Raikkonen, Michael Shumacher, and the legendary Lewis Hamilton? All of them started their career go-karting. This has helped to popularize the sport. Due to the rising popularity of Toronto go kart racing, helped along by influences from stars like Lewis Hamilton, the highly accessible form of racing has caught the eyes of venture capitalists, who have continued to invest and expand their empires of race tracks. For example, Connections Capital from the UK invested £9 million to buy-out TeamSport Racing, and have opened several new circuits since. Go-Karting Can Rule Your World!
In all fairness, go-karting already does rule the world. It is popular on nearly every continent, and one of the most accessible forms of racing available. Toronto Go kart racing can most definitely rule your world, that’s for sure!

No matter what age you are, what the occasion is, or what your experience level may be, you can enjoy an adrenaline packed day of adventure go-kart racing. Head on down to GPK in Toronto, and experience the magic for yourself!

Even something as simple as the humble Toronto go karts can have a whole host of misconceptions surrounding it. We just want to clear the air about some of these.

1. Rental go-karts and racing Toronto go karts are the same thing

This misconception can go a couple of different ways. If you’re a parent who has seen a professional racing go-karts speeding around the track, you may think all go-karts are these powerful little machines that whip around corners at neck snapping speeds.

Or, if you are a go-kart racer and you tell someone that you’re a go-kart racer, you may get angry if they assume you just put-put around the track at a relatively low speed like the carts at many rental places.

But, the two types of go-karts are vastly different. Racing go-karts are direct descendents of open-wheeled Formula 1 cars and, as such, they can get up to pretty good speeds and require skill and practice to handle.

On the other hand, rental go-karts, while they go quickly enough to have a lot of fun, don’t come anywhere near the speeds the racing Toronto go karts can reach. Rental go-karts, like the ones at GPK, are meant for family fun and you don’t need any special training or skills to rip around the track on one.

But, if you spent an hour in one of our karts and then hopped into a real racing go-kart, you would notice a world of difference.

Check out our video on Toronto Go Karting Safety

2. Go-karts aren’t safe

Again, this depends on the type of go kart you are talking about. The racing go-karts, while they go fast, are equipped with all the safety equipment that a racing vehicle should have.

On the other hand, a backyard go-kart that some girl threw together using an old lawnmower engine and some discarded bike frames welded together will be decidedly less safe.

At GPK, our electric Toronto go karts are equipped with 4-point seat belts that keep you securely in the vehicle. Our padded steering wheels prevent injuries to the chest and head and all racers are mandated to wear helmets. On top of that, our indoor go-karting facility is equipped with a remote shut-off ability to slow down and shut off all engines in case of accidents or bottlenecking on the track.

So, while not all go-karts are created equally, we can definitely vouch for the ones at GPK. They’re as safe as a life jacket wrapped in a bulletproof vest strapped into a safety harness that is decorated with reflectors.

3. You can build a go-kart easily just using junk in your garage

Those backyard go-karts that we alluded to before do exist. Tinkerers like to see what they can build and how well their creations run. This goes back not just to people’s curiosity and love of building, but more specifically to the days of the old soap box derby racers (which are still around, actually).

While modern soapbox derby racers are sleek and you can purchase kits to help you build them out of materials like fibreglass, old-timey soapbox derby racers were built out of crates and whatever else a kid could toss together. Hence, people still believe that about motorized go-karts. A lawnmower engine, some wheels off a baby carriage, some wood, metal and wire and you’re good to go, right?

But, as any backyard engineer will tell you, there are many variables to consider, particularly weight. Just slapping things together will likely not get you going far, but with a little planning and some calculations and the right material, you can build a homemade go-kart that will run and even stay together.

4. Go-karting is just for kids

According to a scientific formula we just made up, it has been proven beyond any reasonable doubt that adults love ripping around a racetrack just as much (and sometimes even way more) than kids do.

Racing Toronto go karts makes an excellent date, team building activity or birthday bash (for a child or adult), so whether you’re just a greenhorn at this whole life thing or you’re a seasoned veteran, you’ll have a blast on a go-kart track. In fact, at Maple Knoll Village retirement home, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a 91 year old resident became the oldest person to go indoor go-karting, according to the Maple Knoll website.

5. Go-karts and buggies are the same thing

While most people know that go-karts are made for driving around tracks on asphalt, there are still some people who equate go-karts with off road buggies (dune buggies and other off-road vehicles). These off-road vehicles have much larger tires and larger engines for driving on trails or over dunes. And while some go-karts, providing they have the appropriate tires, can be driven on trails, they are really designed for track use.

We hope that clears up any lingering misconceptions you may have about go-karts and go-karting. To fully appreciate these magnificent machines, come down to Toronto’s best indoor go kart track at GPK and do a few laps.

These are the words that every parent wants to hear from their kids.

Well, we can make that happen for you!

Toronto Go Karting – Simply Unforgettable

If you’re looking to throw an unforgettable birthday bash, you’ve come to the right place. Grand Prix Kartways has over 47,000 sq ft of indoor space for you child to explore. We provide everything from race suits to racing helmets to make your kid’s Toronto Go Kart racing fantasies come true! Don’t worry we are taking every possible precaution to keep them safe.

One of Toronto’s fastest electric Go-karts: The Italian-made EK-5N-DR

Our Karts

We offer state-of-the-art electric go-karts – the Italian made EK-5N-DR and EK-Mini Go-Karts that are the best available in the industry today. Our race team stylized go-karts are fast, safe, and environmentally friendly!

Our Packages

Our mission at Grand Prix Kartways is to create an unforgettable Toronto go karting experience. We have a diverse array of packages for you to choose from. They are custom built to suit your needs and number of guests.

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Go-Karting Birthday Packages that are customizable to ensure an exhilarating and unforgettable Go Karting Party in Toronto

Go-Kart Racing

Time to push the pedal to the metal! You can choose from private race sessions, pre-reserved race times and a 2-for-1 gift certificate for each guest! We provide junior go-karts for children 10+ years of age and the minimum height of 50” (120 cm). Our senior go-karts are reserved for children 13+ years of age with 54” (130 cm) minimum height. We can offer private race sessions with up to 8 Senior Karts and 6 Junior Karts.

Slot Car Racing

Who said the sidelines were boring? When go karting at GPK Toronto, you get to experience a different kind of exhilaration with our 90-foot long Carrera Slot Car Raceway – a one of a kind 6-lane slot car racetrack! Slot car racing enthusiasts can enjoy model car racing with their peers.

First of all, you have to figure out which race track has the best facilities, and that’s where Grand Prix Kartways can help you.

GPK go kart in Toronto is electric-powered which keeps GPK racetrack clean and safe, and unlike gas-powered karts, there are no fumes and very little noise. GPK also has a remote-controlled shut-off which is capable of stopping all karts at once for on-track protection from pile-ups.

Our Formula One style indoor road course is designed to give you fun and authentic racing experience. With its numerous hairpin turns, chicanes, short medium and long turns, as well as the longest indoor high speed straightaway at 600 feet, surely, we are making your dreams of racing come true!

After figuring out which racetrack to race in, you have to know the rules and restrictions of that racetrack.

At GPK we have age and height minimums to ensure that racers can properly reach and operate the gas and brake pedals of our go-karts. For adults 16 years and above, we require that they are at least 32 centimeters, and for junior karts, your kid must be 122 centimeters in height and 10 years of age.

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We also require our customers to wear our top-of-the line helmets, which meet all the safety standards of professional race associations. If you have long hair, it should be tied up above your shoulder and any loose clothing is secured.

At GPK, we don’t allow bumping, blocking or cutting off other drivers; and we have a zero-tolerance policy on driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. All these are mentioned in the pre-race orientation that is required to all beginners and new racers.

When you are familiar with all that, then it’s off to the races, as they say.

When you get to GPK, the first step you make is to register at one of the computerized kiosks to get a driver’s VIP pass or a spectator ticket. Then you go to either the spectator gallery or you will suit up to drive one of GPK’s state-of-the-art electric go kart in Toronto. After your cross the finish line, you will be presented with a comprehensive diagnostic printout of the race results, earning your bragging rights when you get home.

You are now ready to race. Come on over at GPK and have a fun and authentic racing adventure!

Do you hear wedding bells in your future sooner than you expected? And are you thinking of how to celebrate — or, depending on how you look at it, grieve–the last days of your singlehood? Don’t worry, we here at GPK got your back! Go Karting in Toronto is sure one way making your last days of singlehood memorable and exhilarating!

A GPK-hosted bachelor and bachelorette party is fun, exciting, and most of all, unique! We have accommodations that attend to every element of a traditional party and more! Not only will you experience the thrills and spills that accompany our Grand Prix-formatted race programs in Go Karting in Toronto, you can also enjoy great dining in our restaurant and a fabulous adult beverage in our bar and lounge.

Go Kart in Toronto

GPK’s event packages are completely customizable so that we can deliver the perfect Go Karting Toronto experience that will fit your timeline and your budget. So whether your visit to GPK is THE party, or just one of the many stops in a list of many activities you’ll be partaking that day, you can be sure that it will be one part of the day that everyone will remember–and probably the only part that everyone will remember!

So if you are looking for something different, something memorable, and something that will send you off to marital bliss with a bang, then you’ll definitely want to check out Go Karting in Toronto at GPK! The blending of competition among friends with a relaxed and laid-back social atmosphere will have you searching among your group of friends for the next one to get married, so that you can do this all over again and soon!

So you’ve done all the traditional corporate outings: company picnics under the summer sun, golf tournaments with the sales team, and pub nights with your colleagues. Maybe you’ve even reserved a corporate box and taken your staff or clients down to the ball game. All of these are great, but they are not unique, they are not exciting, and they are definitely not GO KARTING!

If you want your next corporate outing to be memorable—one that your guests will talk about for days and weeks thereafter, you’ll definitely want to check out Go Kart Toronto at Grand Prix Kartways.

Go Kart in Toronto

The moment you step inside Grand Prix Kartways, you will experience the best karting and motorsports facility in the city. With 47,000 square feet of entertainment space designed specifically to host corporate and group events, Grand Prix Kartways has everything you may want or need for your next corporate outing. Big or small, casual or formal, day or night, Grand Prix Kartways is ready to take your event to the next level. And because go-karting is an activity that anyone can do, no one from your office will be excluded.

But Grand Prix Kartways is much more than just a great place for Go Kart Toronto! We also have private meeting and party room facilities, a licensed bar and lounge with a panoramic view that overlooks the track, a full service restaurant, state-of-the-art gaming and interactive center, and a 90-foot custom Slot Car raceway. No matter what you’re planning or who you are entertaining, Grand Prix Kartways has all the necessary accommodations to make your event one-of-a-kind.

So whether you want to impress a client, raise staff morale, or just have the most unforgettable and exciting corporate event imaginable, you’ll definitely want to check us out!

Spice Up Your Holidays, Racing Go Karts Toronto

When you think of the holidays, you probably think snow, spending time with family, and of course fun. And what could be more fun than racing go karts in Toronto at high speeds around the Grand Prix Kartways racetrack? Whether your kids have time off for the holidays, or cold weather is keeping them at home, your kids might be spending more time than usual indoors. While it’s a great opportunity to let them do homework or chores, you could take the opportunity to plan an excitement filled trip to Grand Prix Kartways instead! Family comes first, and the holidays are all about spending quality time with the ones you love, and go karts in Toronto racing is an activity that everyone in the family can enjoy.

Holiday Activity You Won’t Forget

Looking for a great family activity to lighten up the hard work that goes into holiday preparations? The holidays are all about fun with family so why not take a break, relax, and show you’re family and friend’s you’ve still got it when you race them on our F1 style go kart racetrack! You don’t have to win to have a blast, win or lose; you’re still participating in the fastest indoor competitive sport around, and spending quality time with the people you love. Bring your family, your friends, or take time out for yourself and sneak away for a race! Adults and kids of all ages can enjoy our Ferrari Go Karts, Junior Karts for kids 10-14, Mini Grid slot car racetrack, Kinected Activity Centre, food venues and more! Visit us once for an excitement filled race and you’re sure to want to come back for more! In fact, you might have even found your newest family tradition, right here at Grand Prix Kartways!

A Learning Experience They Won’t Forget

Racing go karts in Toronto is an excitement filled adventure, but some educational institutions actually classify go kart racing as an educational activity. Why? Because your kids can learn important motor vehicle skills like handling a vehicle, steering, passing, and of course, road courtesy. Essentially, you can have a blast with your family while giving them a learning experience that they can take home.

The Perfect Present

Know a racing fan in need of that perfect gift? This year, instead of buying yet another racing game, why not give them a taste of the real thing when you purchase a gift card to GPK in the denomination of your choice? Grand Prix Kartways offers fast, safe family fun for all ages, anyone can enjoy it, and the gift cards can be used at any time.

Holiday fun is about more than dressing up the house or having an excellently cooked meal; it’s about enjoying quality time with your family and friends, and making every minute count. Grand Prix Kartways offers you and your family and excitement filled experience you won’t soon forget.

Celebrate Your Birthday with Indoor Go Karting Toronto

Tired of throwing the same old birthday party every year? Or just looking for something fun to do for someone else’s party? If you’re in search of excitement, why not accelerate your party and head down to GPK for a one of a kind birthday at our indoor go karting in Toronto racetrack!

Toronto Go Karting

Whether you’re planning on booking one of our Birthday Party packages or just coming out and having some fun, the GPK indoor go karting in Toronto track offers a unique entertainment opportunity for everyone, young or old. With our genuine F1 style racetrack, Ferrari Go Karts and of course, the fastest speeds in the province, you’re sure to have fun with go karting in Toronto!

Standard Birthday Party Packages

If you’re with a large group then your most affordable option is to choose one of our standard pre-booked birthday party packages. GPK indoor go kart racing in Toronto birthday packages include private go kart racing sessions, reserved race times and 2 for 1 racing passes that we’ll distribute to your guests for use on future visits. Birthday party guests have access to party rooms, the GPK Kinected Interactive Centre, Mini Grid slot car racing and motorsport retail zone, all perfect complements to add even more excitement and fun to your already perfect day at GPK.

Does all of this sound great to you but think you might get hungry? Try adding one of our delicious meal packages to your party from our selection of kid or adult friendly menu options. Food is prepared on site from the freshest and finest quality ingredients by our in-house cooks. Need something special? Contact us at GPK for a full list of available menu options and anything we can do to customize your food for your culinary needs or preferences.

Fun for All Ages

A race day at GPK offers a lot of excitement and exhilaration for everyone with indoor go karting in Toronto. We also offer our guests a few more casual activities including slot car races, Kinected Interactive games and even a play center for younger kids! Children 120cm and up can race in our Junior Go Karts while kids and adults 130cm and up can race in our regular karts on separate race tracks.

If you’re afraid you’ll spend the evening making plans and arranging details, relax. Here at GPK we want your indoor go kart racing in Toronto birthday party to be fun and exciting. Our professional event planners will work with you and help you every step of the way so that you can have a party to remember for years to come without stressing out or spending your time planning. We’ll handle the details so you can rev your engine and start racing!

Visit indoor go karting in Toronto, Grand Prix Kartways today, or call us at (647) 955-3884 for more information. Book a party, race your friends around the track or just scope out the venue for your future entertainment needs.